Care Worker Jailed for Sex with Mental Health Patient
A married father-of-three care worker has been sentenced to prison after engaging in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable mental health patient under his care in Greater Manchester.
Category : Mental Health
Reclaiming Humanity in a Tech-Optimised World
As technology dominates daily life, we risk losing human connection. Discover practical tips to re-engage with the messy, unexpected joys of being human in 2026.
Chatbots as Mental Health Companions
As AI chatbots like ChatGPT reach 800 million weekly users, many are turning to them for companionship and mental health support during difficult times.
UK Study on Social Media Restrictions for Children
A UK study involving 4,000 children in Bradford will explore the impact of limiting social media use on mental health, sleep, and social interactions.
Lo-Fi Living: A Month Without a Smartphone
A journalist swaps an iPhone for analogue devices, exploring the impacts on health, happiness, and stress in a digital age. Discover the challenges and benefits of a smartphone-free life.
AI Therapists Fill Italy's Mental Health Gap
Millions in Italy turn to AI therapists as stigma and high costs block access to traditional mental health support, revealing systemic failures in public provision.
Arctic Lawyer's Case Shows Memory's Fragility and Healing
A defence lawyer in Nunavut recounts a case where eyewitnesses misremembered a crime, leading him to confront his own traumatic past and the malleability of reality through therapy.
Beckham Family Estrangement: Therapists Explain Common Causes
Family therapists reveal estrangement affects 1 in 5 UK families, with abuse, new partners, and value clashes being primary triggers, as seen in the Beckham feud.
95% of UK Pet Owners Grieve as for a Family Member
New research reveals the profound depth of pet loss grief in the UK, with most owners experiencing significant emotional impact. Discover the findings and support available.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges social media ban
Esther Ghey calls for a ban on social media for under-16s, citing harmful content's role in her daughter's struggles. The PM faces a crucial vote on the issue this week.
How to Win the Stress Olympics by Learning to Rest
Feeling burnt out? Experts reveal why rest is not lazy but essential for high performance. Discover the 7 types of rest and how to reclaim your energy in a culture of overwork.
The Overwhelming Task of Scattering Ashes Amid Grief
Author Nova Weetman shares her personal struggle with collecting her partner's ashes three years after his death, exploring why final arrangements are so difficult and the burden left on the living.
How to Find January Joy: Reader Tips to Beat Winter Blues
Struggling with the January slump? Discover proven reader strategies to lift your mood, from colourful umbrellas and microdosing nature to the joy of a wire-haired dachshund. Find your pick-me-up here.
SAS veterans tackle Arctic Ultra for mental health film
Four elite ex-Forces stars take on a brutal 500km Arctic Ultra to raise £190k for SSAFA, while confronting trauma and men's mental health stigma in a powerful new Channel 4 documentary.
Tom Stoltman: Autism to World's Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman, once a bullied teen, used his autism as a 'cheat code' to become a three-time World's Strongest Man. Discover his incredible journey from Invergordon to global champion.
Life After X: Why One User Deactivated and Doesn't Miss It
A prolific X user shares his journey from joining in 2007 to deactivating in 2024, detailing the platform's decline and the positive impact of leaving. Discover why he says it felt like a 'strange dream that became a nightmare'.
How to Cope with Unrequited Love: A Guide
Discover how to process and move on from one-sided love, with wisdom drawn from the Guardian's Notes & Queries column. Learn to heal and grow from the experience.
Veganism's Inflection Point and the Mental Health Argument
As vegan restaurants close and meat sales rise, a Guardian columnist explains why her plant-based diet is a crucial defence against despair and climate impotence. Discover the personal and political reasons to stay vegan.
Why Perfectionism is a Trap and 'Good Enough' is Better
Experts reveal how perfectionism masquerades as diligence but fuels anxiety and burnout. Discover the path to healthier striving and self-compassion for 2024.
Trans mother's journey healed family after son's support
Amethysta Herrick feared her son's reaction to her transition. His profound acceptance transformed their relationship and led to a beautiful, unexpected revelation about his own identity.
Woman forced to steal £100k by abusive ex-partner
A woman reveals how her violent ex-partner coerced her into stealing £98,000 from her employer, leading to a prison sentence. She calls for better understanding of abuse victims within the justice system.
The hidden cost of heroism after the headlines fade
From Brussels to Bondi, we celebrate civilian heroes. But what is the lasting psychological toll of their bravery? Explore the trauma and resilience behind the medals.
Megan Jayne Crabbe's recovery from anorexia to body positivity
Megan Jayne Crabbe, diagnosed with anorexia at 14, shares her powerful journey to body acceptance. Discover how she overcame diet culture and now champions self-love.
US mental health funding cut and restored in 48 hours
Thousands of US mental health and substance abuse programmes faced sudden funding cuts, creating 'whiplash' for vulnerable communities. The $1.9bn was later reinstated, but uncertainty remains.
Carer overwhelmed by loneliness killed herself and daughter
Coroner concludes full-time carer Martina Karos took her own life and that of her eight-year-old disabled daughter Eleni in Salford after being overwhelmed by isolation.
Dr Aggrey Burke, pioneer for Black mental health, dies at 82
Dr Aggrey Burke, the UK's first Black consultant psychiatrist, challenged systemic racism in medicine and mental health. Read his remarkable story of advocacy and change.
Family's journey from tragedy to interdependence
Author Jessie Cole reveals how her family rebuilt a life of kinship after profound loss. Her story explores the unspoken home truth: 'We need each other'. Discover how everything turns on affection.
Chapped Lips? It Could Be a Fungal Infection
Persistent dry, cracked lips may signal a fungal issue like angular cheilitis. A TikToker's story and expert dermatology advice reveal when to suspect infection and safe treatment tips.
Simone Lahbib opens up on brother's death and hospice care
Actress Simone Lahbib shares her grief after her brother Stephen's death from a terminal illness, praising the 'invaluable' hospice care that supported her family. Read her heartfelt story.
Australia's teen social media ban: 4.7m accounts offline
Australia's ban on under-16s using social media has removed 4.7 million accounts, but experts warn it's too early to declare success. The UK is watching closely.
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